Beach near Merida, Mexico

Merida Travel Guide

Mexico

Merida is a Mexican city with a population of 1,220,603, set in the Yucatán region of south-eastern Mexico. Its inland location means it is a city break destination rather than a beach resort.

Most visitors arriving by air use Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID), which serves Merida. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so a beach visit requires travelling farther afield.

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Local time

1,220,603

Population

5,072 miles away

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Weather in Merida

Fri

34°

Sat

35°

Sun

34°

Know before you go

Pays in MXN

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +52

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.

Best time to visit Merida

Jan

29°7

Feb

31°4

Mar

34°3

Apr

36°1

May

38°2

Jun

36°16

Jul

35°17

Aug

34°22

Sep

34°19

Oct

32°16

Nov

30°9

Dec

29°7

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Merida

  1. Estadio Kukulcan

    stadium arena

    3 km

  2. Casas Gemelas

    historic site

    3 km

  3. Monumento a la Patria

    monument

    3.5 km

  4. Parque Zoológico del Centenario

    zoo

    5 km

  5. Monumento a Pedro Infante

    monument

    4.4 km

  6. Parque de Santa Lucía

    park

    3.1 km

  7. Parque De La Mejorada

    park

    2.5 km

  8. Teatro Daniel Ayala

    music venue

    3.2 km

Getting there

Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport · 8.3 km

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